ST. GEORGE, Utah - s4story -- Melinda and the Wild West won an award for the Reader Views "Reviewers Choice Award," drawing attention to this sweet romance. Debra Gaynor from Reader Views wrote: "From the first page I was captivated by this book. I had to continue reading, rushing to turn the page, I had to see what next adventure would catch up with Melinda. The plot is interesting: mixing history with fiction, adventure with romance. It is a great honor to highly recommend this book to readers of historical fictions and romance. Ms Clarke, this is a piece to be proud of. Well done!"

In Melinda and the Wild West, Melinda Gamble wants to make a difference in the world. As a school teacher in the small town of Paris, Idaho, she has many challenges such as trying to help a rebellious student, coming face-to-face with a notorious bank robber, startling a grizzly bear, and finding herself in a terrible blizzard that leaves her clinging to her life. No matter the trial that comes her way, she is ready to fight for what she believes in. But it's a rugged rancher who challenges Melinda with the one thing for which she was least prepared—love.

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Page One Literary Book Review wrote: "Linda Weaver Clarke displays an easy and excellent style of writing, blending adventure, romance, history, humor and courage. Melinda and the Wild West is an instant classic and should put this author on the literary map all over the world."

When a rugged rancher and a determined schoolteacher meet, they tend to butt heads at first and clash with each encounter, but at the same time there seems to be an underlying interest in one another. Will they let their guard down enough to find room in their hearts for one another?

Author Linda Weaver Clarke has written 35 books, teaches a class about writing an ancestor's biography, and helps people to find their ancestors at FamilySearch. This historical romance can be purchased through Amazon and Audible audiobooks at https://www.amazon.com/Melinda-Wild-West-Family-Volume/dp/1481266764

Watch a Book Trailer that will grab your interest. https://vimeo.com/573417154